NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRY DIOCESE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
The Four Winds Congregation Sundays at 4 p.m. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 2300 Edison, Sacramento
An inculturated service begins with Gospel Based Discipleship using the Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and includes traditional music accompanied by drumming (music includes Native American music found in the Episcopal Hymnals)
Who is your neighbor?
Californiais ranked #1 in U. S.for Native Americans
The latest census information identified California#1 with the largest population of Native Americans.This number includes all of California.Northern California is home to many federally recognized tribes including the Me-wuk, Tolowa, Shasta, Karok, Yurok, Hupa, Whilikut, Chilula, Chimarike and Wiyot people along the coast and the Modoc, Achumawi, and Atsugewi Maidu, Yana, Nomlaki, Konkow, Nisenan, Washo, Pomo and Washo located further inland.And the list continues with the numbers equaling nearly 20,000 in this diocese alone. These numbers also include “relocated” Native Americans and their descendents.The most current census indicates that there are more than 12,000 registered Native Americans living in the Sacramentoarea alone.
Four Winds Services St. Matthew's
The Rev. Robert Two Bulls
IMPORTANT EVENTS IN 2007
General Convention 2006 adopted a resolution to extend the Decade of Remembrance, Recognition, and Reconciliation for another decade 2007-2017. A curriculum will be available to all congregations in preparation for the adoption of these resolutions in the Diocese of Northern California.In addition, the diocese is preparing a Covenant of Faith commemorating the first relationship between the Episcopal Church in Northern California and the Indigenous People of this land.
The Rev. Debbie Royals (Pascua Yaqui) As Missioner for the Diocese, The Rev. Debbie Royals is available to meet with congregations who feel called to Native Ministry work, are interested in developing partnering relationships with Native communities, or would like to learn more about Native Ministry. Congregations may also want to consider scheduling an inculturated liturgy or Adult Education Forum.
Shepherd by the Sea, Gualala
Contact info: Email by phone (916) 600-3058 (cell)
Resolutions submitted for adoption at next convention
Resolved, that the 97th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California affirm the Jamestown Covenant and designate the next decade 2007-2017 as a Decade of Remembrance, Recognition and Reconciliation, affirming to fully recognize and welcome Native People into congregational life with an emphasis on establishing relationships through Outreach and culturally reflective liturgy.
Be it further Resolved, that the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Northern California recognize and support the sovereignty of the People of the Land by actively engaging in supporting the spiritual, cultural and social values of the Indigenous nations of Northern California.
Semalulukut Singers - Tucson, AZ
Native American Ministry in the Episcopal Church
From the time of first contact in 1607 at Jamestownand the years since the relationship between the Anglican Communion and the Indigenous people of the Americashas become the longest relationship of the church with any community in the Americas.On All Saints’ Day,November 1, 1997, the Presiding Bishop, Edmond L. Browning along with dignitaries representing the Church, elders, laity, priests, bishops of indigenous communities of the AmericanChurchgathered at the Robert Hunt Shrine in JamestownIslandto sing the New Jamestown Covenant and begin a new historic journey into the next century.The new covenant marked the inauguration of a decade of remembrance and a century of mutual mission and partnership.In the spirit of Remembrance, mutual Recognition and Reconciliation were lifted up to a new generation of hope and celebration for the Church. http://ecusa.anglican.org/native_american.htm
Gualala Service Center
Bishop Steven Charleston, Dean EDS Bishop Carol Gallagher Bishop Steven Plummer (deceased)
Rose Jefferson, Bishop Mark MacDonald (Diocese of Alaska) and Karen Jones
In 1996 the Indigenous Theological Training Institute was established to focus on relevant training and support of the unique needs of Native American ministry and to form new partnerships with dioceses for training.
Episcopal Council for Indigenous Ministry
In 1989, the Episcopal Council of Indigenous Ministries (ECIM)was formed out of the National Committee on Indian Work (established in 1969).They were charged with responding to the needs of Native American missions and ministry which began in 1814.Their work not only includes the support of Indian work in the diocese of Alaska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesotaand Navajoland but also 50 new ministries in 20 dioceses.They are also charged with bringing recommendations and advice concerning Native Ministry to the Presiding Bishop and Executive Council.
Indigenous Ministry in the Anglican Communion
A coalition of indigenous peoples from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the U. S.(Including Native Hawaiians) has been formed to address the world-wide issues of indigenous peoples in the Anglican Church.http://www.ainetwork.org/
The Anglican Church of Canada is committed to a new relationship with the Indigenous (or Aboriginal) Peoples of Canada. This new relationship is based on a partnership which focuses on the cultural, spiritual, social, and economic independence of Indigenous communities. To give expression to this new relationship The Anglican Church of Canada will work primarily with the Indigenous Peoples for a truly Anglican Indigenous Church in Canada. It is an important step in the overall quest for self-governance. The Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples
Gospel Based Discipleship
Gospel Based Discipleship was developed by the office of Native Ministry.The process includes an encounter with the Gospel, either individually or within a group, using A Disciple’s Prayer Book and the Episcopal Lectionary.Individually it is a devotion modeled in format by the Daily Offices.It begins with the Gathering Prayer using the language and style of Native American prayer.When a group engages the Gospel by participating and sharing in the experience the encounter with the Gospel may provide for individual and group growth and understanding.The process invites individuals and the community to continue to develop an understanding of the Gospel as is the Episcopal tradition of studying Scripture.
St. Brigid of Kildare, Rio Vista
Four Winds Sacramento
Inculturated Liturgy Services
The liturgy of the Word and Eucharist in the Book of Common Prayer are designed to reflect the culture of the people.It is through prayers and music that we encounter the Sacred.Our traditions and ceremonies embody our faith as it is experienced in our worship.
